mergers
RSS mergersMeta Data Coalition calls for user support
News She added it is also more necessary now as the number of mergers and acquisition is increasing, leading to more merging of business information. An industry coalition has launched an initiative to involve users in the... [09 Mar 1999]
IBM and Dell sign $16bn megadeal
News The big vendors found they weren't actually getting much value out of these costly mergers. IBM and Dell have announced a massive OEM (original equipment manufacturer) contract worth $16bn. Under the deal, IBM will... [04 Mar 1999]
Bell Atlantic and AirTouch discuss merger
News Bell Atlantic, with a geographical footprint covering most of the US North-East, has expanded via large mergers. AirTouch Communications, the giant US mobile network operator, has confirmed it is in merger talks with... [04 Jan 1999]
Why Oftel ruling won't worry mobile companies
Comment Oftel called a press conference on Tuesday to explain the result of a Monopolies and Mergers Commission (MMC) investigation into mobile call charges. The MMC - following up a request made by Oftel - concluded that... [18 Dec 1998]
NTL bids for Newcastle Football Club
News The company said it will wait for the outcome of the Monopolies and Mergers Commission investigation into BSkyB's Manchester United buyout before going ahead. US cable company NTL is set to take a controlling share in... [18 Dec 1998]
Oftel hails cheaper mobile connections
News That's according to telecoms watchdog, Oftel, which yesterday released the main findings of a Monopolies and Mergers Commission (MMC) investigation into the price of calls from BT fixed lines to mobiles. [15 Dec 1998]
Veritas and Seagate move closer to merger completion
News The act gives the government time to review and challenge mergers that may violate anti-trust laws. Veritas Software announced yesterday that the US Federal trade Commission (FTC) has approved its merger with Seagate... [11 Dec 1998]
One2One gets its way over mobile report
News The carrier had protested in the High Court that Oftel's intention to give rivals access to key elements of a report, submitted to the Monopolies and Mergers Commission (MMC) on Friday, was anti-competitive. [06 Dec 1998]
One2One blocks rival access to Oftel report
News It is scheduled to be presented to the Monopolies and Mergers Commission (MMC) today, with Vodafone and Cellnet also due to see it. Mobile operator, One2One, has succeeded in a high court bid to stop its rivals gaining... [03 Dec 1998]
The high price of mergers and acquisitions
Comment Mergers and acquisitions appear to have become an unstoppable force in the IT industry in recent years. High-tech companies have wholeheartedly adopted the mantra that big is beautiful. But despite the activity's... [24 Nov 1998]
Liffe cuts workforce in move to electronic trading
News Since his appointment in the summer, Williamson has not been drawn on possible alliances or mergers. The London International Financial Futures and Options Exchange (Liffe) will lay off 600 staff as it moves to an... [03 Nov 1998]
Torex Medical buys up Hollowbrook
News Torex's director of mergers and acquisitions, Rob Loosemore, said that the future of Hollowbrook's Eureka software now hangs in the balance. Torex Medical - a UK supplier of clinical systems - has taken over its rival,... [23 Oct 1998]
BT buys into South Korea
News Under pressure from a weakened currency and depressed global markets, many local conglomerates are being forced to undertake strategic mergers and 'bargain-basement' asset sales to reduce the burden of their debt. [06 Oct 1998]
ISPs must focus to survive
News However, Bieler claimed mergers between successful ISPs would lead to a culling in the marketplace where "those who can turn obstacles into opportunities will be the long term winners". Internet Service Providers (ISPs)... [06 Aug 1998]
Bell Atlantic and GTE tie the knot
News Seidenberg said the tie-up would mean more competition in the face of other recent mergers. Bell Atlantic and GTE have agreed to merge by means of a stock swap, which values GTE at approximately $53bn. [29 Jul 1998]
